Krugle and the Microsofties

There is an interesting project that aims to be the google of freely available source code. I have high hopes for krugle. It is a search engine that is smart about how source code is organized. Instead of just treating code just like lines of text, krugle organizes it into projects and displays it with syntax highlighting. Right now the site is in closed beta. I cannot wait to try it live.

Microsoft Research scientists say that schools and colleges are not training the next generation of scientists with the necessary computer skills. Hey Microsoft, how about you give us the next version of the Windows operating system before you judge? The last Microsoft Windows release was Windows XP in 2001! Computer journalists initially forecasted the next version in 2003. But after a redesign, streamlining planned features and a recent restructuring, we can look forward to seeing Windows Vista sometime next year.

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